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Italian ice vs. Saffron — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are italian ice and saffron different?

  • Saffron is higher than italian ice in manganese, iron, vitamin C, vitamin B6, magnesium, potassium, phosphorus, copper, folate, and vitamin B2.
  • Saffron covers your daily need for manganese, 1234% more than italian ice.

Frozen novelties, ice type, italian, restaurant-prepared and Spices, saffron types were used in this article.

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Mineral Comparison

Mineral comparison score is based on the number of minerals by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 0% 0.3% 0.53% 3.4% 3.3% 0.82% 0% 0.52% 2.6% 0.55%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 189% 33% 152% 416% 109% 30% 108% 19% 3705% 31%
Contains less SodiumSodium -97.3%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +∞%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +11000%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +28633.3%
Contains more IronIron +12233.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +3180%
Contains more ZincZinc +3533.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +∞%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +141940%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +5500%

Vitamin Comparison

Vitamin comparison score is based on the number of vitamins by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 1.7% 0% 0% 0% 1.3% 2.3% 13% 0.3% 0.46% 0% 0% 3.8% 0%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 269% 9% 0% 0% 29% 62% 27% 0% 233% 0% 0% 70% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +16060%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +2200%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +2570%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +104.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +50400%
Contains more FolateFolate +1760%
~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
14% 86%
Protein: 0.03 g
Fats: 0.02 g
Carbs: 13.5 g
Water: 86.4 g
Other: 0.05 g
11% 6% 65% 12% 5%
Protein: 11.43 g
Fats: 5.85 g
Carbs: 65.37 g
Water: 11.9 g
Other: 5.45 g
Contains more WaterWater +626.1%
Contains more ProteinProtein +38000%
Contains more FatsFats +29150%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +384.2%
Contains more OtherOther +10800%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Italian ice Saffron
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Lower in Sugar Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Italian ice Saffron DV% diff.
Manganese 0.02mg 28.408mg 1234%
Iron 0.09mg 11.1mg 138%
Vitamin C 0.5mg 80.8mg 89%
Vitamin B6 0.002mg 1.01mg 78%
Magnesium 0mg 264mg 63%
Potassium 6mg 1724mg 51%
Phosphorus 0mg 252mg 36%
Copper 0.01mg 0.328mg 35%
Protein 0.03g 11.43g 23%
Folate 5µg 93µg 22%
Vitamin B2 0.01mg 0.267mg 20%
Carbs 13.5g 65.37g 17%
Fiber 0g 3.9g 16%
Polyunsaturated fat 0g 2.067g 14%
Calories 53kcal 310kcal 13%
Calcium 1mg 111mg 11%
Zinc 0.03mg 1.09mg 10%
Selenium 0.1µg 5.6µg 10%
Vitamin B1 0.005mg 0.115mg 9%
Fats 0.02g 5.85g 9%
Saturated fat 0g 1.586g 7%
Sodium 4mg 148mg 6%
Vitamin B3 0.715mg 1.46mg 5%
Vitamin A 27µg 3%
Monounsaturated fat 0g 0.429g 1%
Net carbs 13.5g 61.47g N/A
Vitamin B5 0.005mg 0%
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.006g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Italian ice Saffron
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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Vitamins & Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score

The summary scores indicate the extent to which this food can fulfill your daily vitamin and mineral requirements if you consume 3 servings, consisting of 100 grams of each (an approximation of 3 serving sizes).
Vitamins Daily Need Coverage Score
2%
Italian ice
54%
Saffron
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
1%
Italian ice
479%
Saffron

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Saffron
Saffron is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Saffron
Saffron is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Italian ice
Italian ice contains less Sodium (difference - 144mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Italian ice
Italian ice is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.586g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Italian ice
Italian ice is lower in glycemic index (difference - 70)
Which food is cheaper?
Italian ice
Italian ice is cheaper (difference - $2.2)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)

References

All the values for which the sources are not specified explicitly are taken from FDA’s Food Central. The exact link to the food presented on this page can be found below.

  1. Italian ice - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168812/nutrients
  2. Saffron - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170934/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.